Maintaining a healthy heart can actually be fun

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Sex is the best exercise in the world, according to Dr. Oz. Not only is it fun, but numerous studies have shown that having sex more than twice a week decreases your risk of heart attack. It also lowers blood pressure, increases immunity, reduces stress and promotes longevity. Getting your heart rate going improves blood circulation, which makes the task of pumping blood easier on your heart. Sex increases testosterone levels in men, keeping the heart healthy and lowering cholesterol. Sex also increases estrogen in women, a big contributor to heart health. As if that weren't enough, sex also helps you sleep, something absolutely vital for heart health.

Tapping, or EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), is a revolutionary way to lower stress hormones, release anxiety and improve circulation, all of which contribute to heart health. By tapping on your body's meridian points, the body is able to calm itself and work through everything from a simple body ache to long-term childhood trauma. EFT works wonders in removing emotional blockages that prevent a person from giving up heart-damaging bad habits like alcohol and tobacco. It's been credited with curing the incurable, eliminating heart palpitations and helping thousands of people worldwide heal themselves in their own homes, at no cost.

When making the transition to a heart-healthy lifestyle, remember that small, consistent changes are the most effective and the easiest to maintain. Try these changes for a more heart-healthy lifestyle.Read the full story here